CVE-2022-3628
MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2022-3628 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.1 | Rc5 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/patch/drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/fweh.c?id=6788ba8aed4e28e90f72d68a9d794e34eac17295Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/patch/drivers/net/wireless/broadcom/brcm80211/brcmfmac/fweh.c?id=6788ba8aed4e28e90f72d68a9d794e34eac17295Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-3628?
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver. This issue occurs when a user connects to a malicious USB device. This can allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-3628?
CVE-2022-3628 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3628?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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